# Cheque Print Templates

<p class="doc-lead">Cheque Print Templates define print coordinates for party name, date, amount, and amount-in-words on issued cheques.</p>

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<a href="#/accounts/cheque-print-templates?id=overview">Overview</a>
<a href="#/accounts/cheque-print-templates?id=list-view">List View</a>
<a href="#/accounts/cheque-print-templates?id=form-fields">Form Fields</a>
<a href="#/accounts/cheque-print-templates?id=how-it-works">How It Works</a>
<a href="#/accounts/cheque-print-templates?id=actions">Actions</a>
<a href="#/accounts/cheque-print-templates?id=faq">FAQ</a>
<a href="#/accounts/cheque-print-templates?id=related">Related</a>
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<h2 id="overview">Overview</h2>

Go to <b>Accounts → Settings → Cheque Print Templates</b> from the left menu.

Master data screens do not use Master Update — edit records directly from the list or view.

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<h2 id="list-view">List View</h2>

<b>List columns</b>

`Id`, `Name`, `Description`

<b>Header actions</b>: <b>New</b>

<b>Row actions</b>: edit, delete (modal)

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<h2 id="form-fields">Form Fields</h2>

| **Field** | **Description** |
|-----------|-----------------|
| (see below) | Exact labels from the create/edit form |

<b>Create / edit fields</b>

Name*, Party Name (X/Y), Date (X/Y), Amount (X/Y), Amount in words (X/Y), Amount in words - Width, Line Height, Indent, Hide AcPayee Label

<b>Form buttons</b>: <b>Save</b>, <b>Update</b>, <b>Reset</b>, <b>Cancel</b> (as applicable)

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<h2 id="how-it-works">How It Works</h2>

<h3>Template layout for Print Cheque</h3>

<p>Each Cheque Print Template stores X/Y coordinates and formatting for printing on pre-printed cheque stock. Fields map to positions on the physical cheque:</p>

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<li><b>Party Name</b> — payee name from the payment voucher</li>
<li><b>Date</b> — cheque date</li>
<li><b>Amount</b> — numeric amount</li>
<li><b>Amount in words</b> — amount written in words, with <b>Width</b>, <b>Line Height</b>, and <b>Indent</b> for multi-line text</li>
<li><b>Hide AcPayee Label</b> — suppress the A/C Payee crossing label when not needed</li>
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<h3>Used on payment vouchers and issued cheques</h3>

<p>When a <a href="#/accounts/payment-voucher">Payment Voucher</a> is approved with <b>Cheque</b> or <b>PDC</b> as <b>Payment Mode</b>, an <a href="#/accounts/issued-cheques">Issued Cheque</a> record is created. From the issued cheque view, select <b>Print Cheque</b> (available for In Hand, Issued, and PDC statuses) and choose the template that matches your bank's cheque layout.</p>

<p><b>Connected reports:</b> <a href="#/accounts/reports/issued-cheque-report">Issued Cheque Report</a>, <a href="#/accounts/reports/day-wise-issued-cheque">Day Wise Issued Cheque</a>, <a href="#/accounts/reports/payment-voucher-report">Payment Voucher Report</a>.</p>

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<h2 id="actions">Actions</h2>

| **Action** | **Description** |
|------------|-----------------|
| New | Opens create form |
| edit | Opens edit form (modal) |
| delete | Removes the template |



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<h2 id="faq">FAQ</h2>
<p><b>What are cheque print templates?</b><br>Layouts for printing physical cheques from <a href="#/accounts/issued-cheques">Issued Cheques</a>.</p>
<p><b>How do I assign a template?</b><br>Configure template per bank account or select at print time from issued cheque view.</p>
<p><b>Why is Print Cheque disabled?</b><br>Cheque must be In Hand, Issued, or PDC status and user needs issued cheque view permission.</p>
<p><b>Does template affect accounting?</b><br>No. Printing is cosmetic — clearance still posts the bank journal.</p>
<p><b>Can I print received cheques?</b><br>Print applies to issued (payment) cheques paid to suppliers.</p>
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<h2 id="related">Related Topics</h2>

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<li><a href="#/accounts/payment-voucher">Payment Voucher</a></li>
<li><a href="#/accounts/issued-cheques">Issued Cheques</a></li>
<li><a href="#/accounts/reports/issued-cheque-report">Issued Cheque Report</a></li>
<li><a href="#/accounts/accounts-settings">Accounts Settings</a></li>
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